Hi, I have two porcelain veneers on my upper front teeth that I had
put on in 1994. One of them just chipped on the bottom. Can it be
repaired or is it likely that I will have to get a replacement veneer?
Do replacement veneers require new impressions and everything? I
have moved since having the veneers done and don't know whether I
should drive 50+ miles down to my old dentist to have it repaired or
go to my new dentist (who I haven't seen yet since I just moved three
months ago.) Anybody have any advice?

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16th September 17:56

dr steve

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

Resin repairs to porcelain veneers do not typically last many years.

A new veneer is probably indicated. If your dentist has a CEREC machine,
your new porcelain veneer can be fabricated from an optical image, and
milled in 8-12 minutes while you wait. One appointment.

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16th September 17:56

amy_avery

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure if my old dentist has the CEREC
machine or not. He didn't when I had my initial veneers made but I'll
have to check to see if he has started using it since then.

Can you recommend any dentists in the Santa Monica, CA area that use
the CEREC machine? Getting a new veneer in just one appointment is a
very appealing option.

-Amy

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16th September 17:57

joel m. eichen d.d.s.

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

Can be repaired ....... silanated .........

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16th September 17:57

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

Silane!

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16th September 17:57

joel m. eichen d.d.s.

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I know ... the old dentist does not have CEREC.

(Sounds silly but its true!)

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16th September 17:57

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

There is a web-page listing some of the users by geographical region. Let
me know if I need to hunt for it.

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16th September 17:57

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

Doesn't cerec have limited shades? for veneers? I have heard that it isn't used
for anteriors.
elizzy

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16th September 17:57

dr steve

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

You have all the vita shades (standard and esthetic), plus some more options
with other brand blocks. All the porcelains can be custom stained in
minutes. You can place stained adhesives under to tint the shade. You can
do any tooth in the mouth. If you are doing an anterior which is heavily
colored, then you might let a lab technician do the staining. It is great
for veneers since most veneers do not get custom staining, only cement
tinting. It will cut a veneer in minutes. If you are matching natural
enamel, a polished surface blends in better than a glazed one.

This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
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in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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16th September 17:57

joel m. eichen d.d.s.

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Can a chip in a porcelain veneer be repaired?

My impression too! I am way fussy with esthetics directly in front!

Joel

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